Childminder in Newham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 May 2015 26 October 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has developed positive relationships with children and parents. This ensures that children are happy, safe and secure in the care of the childminder.  Children receive high levels of attention and interaction from the childminder. They are interested and engaged in a stimulating range of activities and experiences in the home and the community.  The childminder uses an effective range of systems to observe, assess and plan to support children's individual learning.  The childminder collates a good range of information from parents to help settle children in her care, engage parents and develop a good awareness of children's care and learning needs.  The childminder addresses self-evaluation effectively to identify realistic areas to develop; she welcomes the periodic input of the local authority as part of her inclusion in the network group.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's current systems to exchange information with professionals in other settings the children attend do not effectively support continuity in their learning.  The childminder does not always make the most of routine activities to promote opportunities for early writing.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 build on current links with early years settings that children also attend to help ensure consistency in their learning and development  extend the range of resources and equipment to offer children more challenge and opportunities to develop their early writing skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children in play and care routines, and spoke to them when the opportunities arose.  The inspector observed all areas of the premises used for childminding and resources for children's play and care.  The inspector sampled documentation regarding minded children which included policies and procedures, and records to safeguard their welfare.  The inspector gathered feedback from parents about the service their children and they receive.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the systems used for self-evaluation and how this is reflected in practice.

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who attend. This is good

Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder creates an effective learning environment, whereby children access a variety of play materials. In addition, they visit a range of community venues daily to enhance children's learning opportunities further. Children enjoy taking care of dolls, and learn about size and colours as they play with construction bricks and learn about animals. The childminder promotes children's identities, such as when she uses her skills in speaking Polish to help support Polish speaking children. In addition, she promotes the development of English with the children, such as when they sing songs. Although children enjoy drawing pictures, there are limited opportunities for children to develop their early writing skills during routine activities. Children's development is monitored well from when they come into the childminder's care. Ongoing observations, assessments and forward planning ensure

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who attend. This is good

children are supported to make good progress and prepared to make the move to school.

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good

Children are happy in their surroundings and relate positively to the childminder. Her high levels of supervision and consistent guidance on behaviour ensure children play in harmony. Children enjoy the food the childminder offers to promote a healthy eating approach. Children's good health is supported further with the daily use of various community venues, such as the parks and gym. The childminder has effective procedures for maintaining a high level of safety in her home and when taking children out in the community. Children learn about personal safety from the childminder's consistent reminders, such as for road safety and when using public transport.

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provision is good

The childminder maintains all required records for supporting children's well-being. She is aware of the steps to take should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains daily two-way communication with parents, using various methods, and includes parents in review meetings. The childminder is aware of the value of working in partnership with other professionals. However, communication with other settings that children attend is not fully effective to support children's individual development consistently. The childminder has met previous recommendations well; improving parents' contribution to their children's learning and promoting children's welfare. The childminder has a positive approach to self-evaluation for making better outcomes for children in her care. She is an active member of her local authority network group, attends a broad range of training and she has worked towards gaining higher childcare qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389219 Local authority Newham Inspection number 830184 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Stratford, within the London Borough of Newham. She is available to care for children Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, term-time only. The childminder provides funded nursery education to two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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